民族学刊

文化认同与中华民族共同体发展存在着十分密切的关系，中华文化认同是整合、凝聚中华民族共同体意识的强大力量。在中华民族共同体形成与发展的历程中，各民族文化认同得以萌发并日益浓厚，成为中华民族共同体形成与发展的主线。在中华民族共同体建设过程中，各民族共同守望和传承中华文化，中华文化认同得到了巩固和增强，并成为中华民族共同体建设的思想基础、精神动力和整合机制。当前铸牢中华民族共同体意识工作，应当紧紧围绕增强各民族中华文化认同来展开，促进各民族强化中华文化符号认同，树立正确的历史观，增强中华民族历史记忆，促进中华文化仪式的传承与创新，更好地发挥其社会团结的强大作用。

There is a very close relationship between cultural identity and the community for the Chinese nation. On the one hand,a sense of community for the Chinese nation is formed,purified,and consolidated through mutual learning and integration of ethnic cultures. On the other hand,cultural identity is the main means of formation and development of the community for the Chinese nation. Cultural factors, such as shared symbols,common memories,and common ancestry,have brought together people of all ethnic backgrounds,forming a strong bond of brotherhood,mutual assistance,and shared destiny. Therefore,strengthening the Chinese cultural identity and forging a strong sense of community for the Chinese nation have great practical significance for promoting the unity of the Chinese nation,safeguarding the national unity,and promoting China 's modernization.Forging a strong sense of community for the Chinese nation is a significant advantage of China's state system and governance system. And cultural identity is the key to forging a strong sense of community for the Chinese nation. i) Cultural identity is the ideological basis for the construction of the community for the Chinese nation. The ceaseless identification and affiliation of various ethnic groups with Chinese culture and history lead to a “rational affinity”and mutual shaping between the external structure and internal cultural attributes of the Chinese national community. Despite trials and tribulations,people of all ethnic groups have never diluted their conscious awareness of Chinese cultural identity. Instead,it has become the main instrument for the continual development of the community for the Chinese nation. ii) Cultural identity provides the spiritual power for the formation of the Chinese national community. Cultural identity can inject spiritual energy into the community and its members' “self-definition． ”Chinese culture has a long history,embodies the deepest spiritual aspirations of the Chinese nation,represents the unique spiritual identity of the Chinese nation,and provides abundant nourishment for the Chinese nation's continuous development and growth. iii)Cultural identity is the integration mechanism for the shaping of the Chinese national community.The attributes of culture itself determine that cultural identity is an important way of social integration. Forging a strong sense of community for the Chinese nation is inseparable from the people's identification with Chinese culture,which can enhance the ethnic members' sense of belonging to their own respective communities as well.It can be seen from the previous that the main way to solidify a sense of community for the Chinese nation in the new era is focusing on how to strengthen the Chinese cultural identity. Among others,common cultural symbols,a shared historical memory,and symbolic rituals are key components of the Chinese cultural identity. A sense of community for the Chinese nation draws from the Chinese culture and is a condensed form of it. Chinese cultural identity is a powerful force for the integration of the community of the Chinese nation.It is a major influence variable to solidify the sense of community for the Chinese nation,and an internal mechanism to realize the Chinese dream of the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.